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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-07
RECENT LEGAL DECISIONS.


Prepared expressly tor Bradstreers.l
DowER-NON- RESIDENT MARRIED WO
MAN OREGON LAw.-Judge Deadly of the
United States Circuit Court at Port
land, Oregon, lately decides 10 the case
of rhOrburn vs. DosCher, that a woman
who had never resided in that state
could not under the statutes have any
right OF dover In property IN
less her husband died seized OF
it. The case was one In
which it appeared that the husband OF
the woman who sought to recover
dover had sold the property In question
over twenty years ago, and she did not
join in the deed.
MUNICIPAL CORPORATION GRANT OF
PRIVILEGE OF LIGHTING CTTY.-The su-
preme court Of West Virginia recently
rendered an important decision in the
case OF the Parkersburg Gas company
VS.. the City of Parkersburg. In this
case the court held that neither the
charter of the city of Parkersburg, nor
the general statutes in relation to NUM-
oipal corporations in force in the state
in 1864, conferred upon said city the
power to delegate to a private corpora
tion the exclusive privilege of using the
streets and alleys of the city for laying
gas pipes and furnishing the city and
its inhabitants with gas for thirty years;
and that the grant by a city TO gas
company OF the exclusive privilege of
lighting the city with gas, does not de-
prive the city OF the power to contract
with an electric light company for light
ing the city with electric light.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-07
RANDOM SHOTS.

Carriages! carriages! Mind not the purse,
Sixty ine carriages after the hearse!
"Decency pays" quOth the devil with glee,
Ten go for that; pride sends fifty for me. "
-ICatholc Review.
"Sir, every word you speak is a lie. "
"RIght you are, my pretty miss File
gende Blsetter.
OF interest to sgriculturists and nur-
seryme All scions fail in dry weather.
Washington Critic.
The indiscretion OF our first parents
was mighty good thing for tsilors and
dress-makers-TOron Truth.
The proposition to purchase q portion
OF Canada for $50,000,000 looks like the
inception of an Toe trust.-BaltimOre
American.
First rramp-"Run, run, Jake" Sec
ond Tramp-"Eh? Has that farmer got
q gum" No, he's got q good pile
Omaha World.
The Sun publishes an article entitled
"How to Lie When Asleep" Hasn't the
art been carried far enough without
this New York Telegram.
An English editor says he ia dissp-
pointed In John Sullivan. The only way
to appreciate Sullivan fully is to stand
up in front Of him.-Macon Telegram.
No highly educated people become
managers of splrltualisiic manifesto.
tlons. That Is because the business on
ly requires mediums. -Pittsburg Chron-
iCle.
"rm going to leave, num- What
fOT2 | Rm sure | have done all the work
myself in order to keep a girl" "Well,
mum, Their works not done to suit me-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-07
In Senate Session.

WASHINGTON, Dec. AFTER the pre-
sentation OF the various communica-
lions from the head Of departments and
the court of claims 10 the senate, Mr..
CullOm remarked that the rule was,
when bills are introduced, before COM
mittees are appointed, to have such
bills laid on the table, and as that created
unnecessary work, he therefore moved
the senate adjourn; but, he withdrew
motion temporarily to permit Mr..
Plumb to offer resolution calling on
the commissioner of agriculture for in
formation as to whether any person In
the employment of that department,
making experiments as to the manufsc-
ture OF sugar from sorghum, had OBJ
tanned or applied for patent or patents
connected with such manufacture. and
growing out Of such experiment. The
resolution was adopted. Mr.. Farwell
asked his colleague to withdraw his mo-
ton so as TO allow him to introduce
bill to perpetuste the National bank
system. Mr.. Cullom declined and at 1920
the senate adjourned.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-07
Presidential Nominations,

The president has cent the following
nominations to the senate:
Lucius Q. C. Lamar, of Mississippi, to
be associate justice OF the supreme
court of the United States.
VIM. f. Villas, of Wisconsin, to be sec
rotary of the interior.
Don NJ. Dickinson, OF Michigan, to be
postmaster general.
Cnss. S. Fsirchild, OF New York, to be
secretary OF the treasury.
George l. Rives, OF New York, to be
assistant secretary of state.
Isaac NJ Maynard, OF New York, to be
assistant secretary Of the treasury.
Sigeurney Butler, OF Massachusetts,
to be second comptroller OF the treasury
James Ii. Hyatt, of Connecticut, to be
treasurer OF the United States.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-07
Not Accented.

The challenge sent by the Mission
Hose company, OF San Antonio to Re-
lance Hose company of Seguin to
have second trial 10 gain the silver
trumpet lost to the Seguin company by
the Mission boys through an accident
on Thanksgiving day, has been refused
by Reliance company. Mission Hose
company offered to put up $50 in cash
and pay all expenses OF the Reliance
company while in the city, against the
silver trumpet, II the Reliance
boys would consent to Sec
ond trial. The Reliance COM
psny decline to come on these terms,
but say II the Mission boys put up an eX-
ira $50 instead OF the trumpet, and pay
all their expenses to and from San An.
tonic they will be glad 10 come. This
looks like the Seguin boys want the earth
with a fence around it, and picket
fence, at that. The Mission Hose COM
pany have decided 10 move in another
matter which will be of interest to all
the firemen in this city and in this state.
They propose laying their scheme be-
fore the board OF fire directors at the
meeting next Monday night, to have 6
State Firemen's tournament in San An
tonic on WashingtOn's birthday, Febru.
airy 22d, open to all firemen in the state
and will offer prizes. etc, for the best
COMPANIES,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-07
Too Little and Too Big,

BERLIN, Dec. The National Ga
zette, discussing the Vienna Fremden-
blatts' article, relative to the massing
of troops on the Russian frontier. says,
1T is evident that the force of Russian
troops now In Poland is not sufficient TO
attack two formidable military powers.
The present massing of troops is too
small for war, and too large for peace.
We must walt and see how Russia will
reconcile this masslng with the pacific
assurances Of the Journal De St. Peters
burg"
The Moscow Gazette says: The pol
Icy of France will decide whether Ger
many will be compelled to watch one or
both other frontiers. The paper declares
that Russia must always have a
strong fleet In the Pacific ocean.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-07
Home for Destitute Children. .
SAN ANTONIO, Dec. Z, 1887.

Daily LIGHT.
BE not ye weary in well DOING
The Home for Destitute Children still
lives, and although 1t has been some
what tardy in acknowledging its dons-
tions, the donors Aad their gifts are not
forgotten:
As the Christmas time draws near,
that time which appeals SO strongly for
the children, 1t uuld ask it's kind
friends not to forget IL in the days Of
good things.
rug too faded for use at home,
would make one Of our rooms comfOrta-
bic for the little ones; some wraps are
needed, and wooden underwear, which
has served its purpose and been laid
aside, would keep poor little naked
limbs warm and nice.
The home is reaching out in every
way to bring Ia the forsaken and, the
suffering, as we'll rs to care for those
| whose parents must leave them for q
time. in order to earn their daily bread.
So lOOg as there is q child to be shell
tered, this institution will be 70 und
| faithful to its work, and IL asks Its
| friends, to whose bounties IL looks for
its sustenance, to encourage it by
their help and sympathy, and
in the dark cold days that
will soon be upon US, to
bring to it ell those who may need
care or shelter, resting assured that
none will be turned away while there Is
bed to hold them.
Our thanks are due to Mr.. Bastisn, for
cord OF wood; MIR. Solms, milk; Mr..
Urban, milk; Mr.. Lubbock, meat: Mr..
Lscoste, for daily ice; Mrs. Cunning
ham, for constant supply OF molasses;
Messrs. Dullnig, Smith q Wilson, Kiol-
0assa, Prescott and Holland, for liberal
supply Of groceries; the ladies auxiliary
of the Y. NJ. G. A., for cake; Mesdames
Bennett and 1Oakum, for fruit and
candy; kind friend, money for 'rhsnks
giving dinner, $l.00; and to many others
for money, clothing, fruit, candy, etc.,
etc. N.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-07
A SoundLegaIOpInIon.

Y. Hainhridge Munday, Esq, County Atty,
Clay county, Texas, says: Have used Elec-
trie BittUrs with most happy results. My
brother a so was very low with malarial fever
and Jaundce, but was cured by timely use of
this medicine. Am satisfied Electric Bitters
saved his life.
Mr.. d. /. WilcOxson, OF Horse Cave, Ky,
al Is Ike testimony, saying He positively
believes he would have died, had it not been
for Electric Bitters.
This great remedy will ward Of as well as
cure dengue and all malaria diseases, and for
all kidney, liver and stomach disorders stands
unequalled. Price Soc. and 81, at
lfFlQ4ly A. DRRIss.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-07
Don't Experiment,

You cannot afford to waste time in expert
menting when your lungs are in danger. Con-
sumption always seems, at first only cold
Do not permit any dealer TO impose upon you
with some cheap imitation OF DR.. King New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds
but be sure you get the genuine. Because he
can make more profit he may tell you he has
something Just as good, or just the same DOE't
be deceived, but insist upon getting DR. King 9
New Discovery, which is guaranteed 10 give
relief in all Throat, Lung and Chest affections.
Trial bottle free at A. Dreiss' drug store.
Large bottles 81, o. l04ly.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-07
Can't Agree.

Yesterday the jury, tsOklinE the thir-
teenih indictment against Ex-Sherifi
Oglesby in the Eagle Pass district court,
reported that they could not agree.
Seven being for aCquittsl and five fol
conviction. The remaining four indict
ments have been transferred to Kinne,
county, 1t being impossible to decide tn
cases in Maverick county.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-07
Says War is Inevitable.

VIENNA, Dec. Prices on the bourse
fell rapidly at the close of last evenings
board on the continued rumors that the
Russian troops were being massed on
the frontier. Later in the evening the
Austrian and Hungarian rentes fell
heavily, and gold rose. The Pesther
Lloyd says: 1.-The situation, is undP-
nisbly most serious. Russias attitude
Is so threatening that we cannot but
think war is inevitable"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-07
The State Can't Tax Drummers.

Judge Sabin, Of the feneral court,
gave his decision yesterday in the APP
pellste case OF Stockton ys. the state, 10
which the appellant, under habeas cor
pus. having been arrested for non-pSy-
ment Of the drummer's tax, asked for re-
lease. The court released Stockton, or
dered the state to pay costs, and de-
clared that the state had no right to
levy such tax upon citizens OF another
state, doing business In Texas.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-07
Thinks 1t Means Free Trade.

LONDON, Dec. THE Daily News
says: seldom has an American presi-
dent had a more important or oompre-
hensive lesson TO teach. The fact is
that although President Cleveland
makes no pretense OF shutting his eyes
to 1t, the policy of protection has been
reduced to practical and theoretical
absurdity. The stone now set rolling
will not stop until the idol of protection
Is broken to Pieces"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-07
Served the ScoundreIs Right.

New ORLEANS, Dec. "A special from
Lake City, Miss, says: Last night a
band OF regulators went to the house OF
the Williams Brothers, colored, it Is
supposed for the purpose of Furnishing
them for misdemesnOrs. On arriving al
the house, they ordered the two negroes
to open the door, and on their refusal.
broke down the door, when the negroes
fired upon them, killing two white men
named Ben Griffith and John Mccartney.
The negroes then escaped, and are still
at large.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-07
He Needed Rest.
Omaha World.

First Omaha Youth-"What's thu
matter? Got day OFF,"
Second Omaha Youth-"NO, I've re.
signed"
"What for?"
NEARLY worked to death. The store
was always crammed full OF customers
and it just kept me on the jump all day
Couldn't stand it,"
but what are you going to do nOwH
81 shall try to get place in some
store that don't advertise"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-07
Willow and Rattan Ware

Manufactured by c A. Stue bben, No. "A
Avenue ID. Chidren's carriages, chairs,
baskets, etc. All repairing will be made
almost like new at very low prices.
The only place in the city for re-seat-
irg cane chairs. repairing and glueing
household furniture. l2.G2t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-07

LONDON, December THE royal mail
steamship line steamer "Isla De Panay."
which left Liverpool November 2Sth
for Manilla-lloilo. COnu, Singapore, Is
ashore mines miles north OF Sagres, Por.
tugal. Seven OF her crew were drowned.
She Is a vessel OF 3, 800 tons.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-07
It's Second Night.

The opera house was quite as well
filled last night to witness the second
presentation of"Ield by the Enemy"
as on the first night and the company
received quite as much recognition as
previously. The special artist, Mr.. Jack
Farrell, and little Susan" by Miss Min
ME Dupree, delighted the lovers OF fine
comedy, while the makeup and acting
of"Cnole Rufus" the faithful colored
servitor. taken by Mr.. Walter Perkins,
was as true a picture OF the old southern
darkey as can be given upon the stage.
His offer to become n substitute In the
execution OF Gordon Hayne, was so
touching and pathetic that many In the
audience were deeply moved by the
noble sacrifice. The remainder Of the
company acquitted themselves well.
This splendid company left on the
morning train for Austin, where they
will appear tonight and tomorrow. Then
they play return dates in Houston, 60
ing from there to New Orleans, Biz
miDghsm. and so on. Several OF the
members have expressed themselves as
charmed with their visit and general re-
ception In San Antonio; and promise to
return next season. During their short
stay they visited the missions, the
Alamo, Government Hill and other
points OF Interest. The petite Miss Du-
pree, accompanied by Messrs. Perkins,
Farrell and LIGHT man ss guide, visit
ed the Veramendi, the plaza restsu-
rants and other points by electric light
last night. Miss Dupree is as charming
of as on the stage. She is q San
Francisco lady, where she studied
for the stage In first class stock COM
pany. Her home is now In New York,
where her mother and brother re-
side. He is a newspaper man and she
has soft spot In her heart fOl all such.
Her part taken 10 Held by the Enc
my" is particularly suggestive OF this
Everything in the Alamo City had an
interest for her and she expressed de-
sire to remain a week and thoroughly
explore the town, the like OF which she
had never seen. We will see her sgain
in San Antonio.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-07
The New Directors.

The directors of the San Antonio clul
and opers-hOuse met last night anC
elected the following OfTlCers:
President +. d. l.. Wickes.
Vice. President-Judge Devine.
Seoretsry-MsjOr CTessOn.
Treasurer--COl. John Withers.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-07
Mrs. Cooper,s Surprise PARTY.

Mrs. A. G. Ccoper's surprise party
last night was very pleasant affair
and gratified ell present. Among the
participants were the Misses Prescott,
| Esgar. Keed, Peck, Jones aud Smith
| Mesdames King, Stevens, and Frazier,
and Messrs. Berry. French, CusnmGn,
Evsns, Sebell, Little. Lay, Gregg, feck,
and Myers. Zottsrelli's sfripg Dan
J furnished the music, and 81 enJOyeo
| themselves thoroughly
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-07
Attention. Ladies'.

For fine millinery, ladies' fancy goods,
all kinds Of imported yarn and en-
broidered material. also, stamping done
on short notice call at the Misses
KirChner, 22j W. Commerce street. 2m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-07

II can see light ahead" said Henry
George in recent speech II Is the
aperture at the small end of the horn,
Henry. You will emerge from 1t pres
ently.-ChicsgO Tribune.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-07
Have They Asked Explanations?

BERLIN, Dec. There is an unoon-
firmed rumOr that Germany and Austria
have sent Joint note to ST. Petersburg
asking Russia to explain the massing Of
troops on her frontiers.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-07

PARIS, Dec. 7.-President Carnot has
Indicated that general election will
probably be held toward the end oflSSS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-07

AT the Fashion theatre last night
"Irish ArIstocraOy" was we'll and faith
fully portrayed by the excellent CON-
pGny now playing there. Mr.. J. J.
Burke, as ''Mulcahey," was tremendous,
and brought forth rounds Of applause.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-07

We stu Continue

To supply the public with pure drugs,
fine toilet articles, perfumery, etc., at
reasonable prices, and to give especial
attention TO physicians prescriptions.
Our patrons may rely upon the quality
Of our drugs and be sure Of receiving
prompt and courteous attention.
RAGLAND Il KENNEDY.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-07
Stabbed.
s- Telehone No. 2s6.

A gambler named Charles johnson,
who Is known 10 this city, went into a
saloon at San Angelo, on Monday night,
and pulled Mexican, who was lying
asleep, of his gambling table and
slapped him. The Mexican waited until
the gambler went out and ss he stepped
through the door stabbed him in the
breast with a stilettO. The point pene-
trated the lungs. The Mexican escaped
and johnson is in a precarious condi-
ton.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-07

7. WOLFSON
White Elephant Clothing House. Main Plaza.

Monuments and Tombstones
Manufactured at lowest living prices,
In best styles, at Frank Teich's marble
works, 5l3 Houston street. l0-3-.y
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-07

Finest and largest display Of dolls
ard toys at Newton and Weller's, 2G2
and 2RG Commerce street. la 2m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-07
Good Effects of Cheap Postage
Mail and Express.

The reduction Of letter postage from
three to two cents and the raising OF the
one stamp limiG from half an ounce to an
ounce. are followed by an increase in
the postal revenues, SO that for next
year the income will, 1t Ia expected, be
more than Sl,0O0,0OO in excess OF the ex-
penditures.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-07
CLOTHINGI
HATS, CAPS, BOOTS AND SHOES.

which will stand The most critical inspection
and which will guarantee superior.to any
thing ever offered in this city.
Come and look if you want to lsave
money this fall We can d. it for you, and the
result will be that you will CALL AGAIN.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-07

A Cincinnati deacon is under arrest
for stealing So 10 from the contribution
box. 1t is unnecessary to state, perhaps,
that his peculations dated over a series
Of years.-BiDghamton Republican.
Woman is just too lovely in newly
laundrled Wamsutta and lawn when
fresh from close communion with toilet
soap and crystal, watery bath. She
has the ripe peach fragrance of paradise
and the breath Of the cape jasmine OF
the tropical empyrean.-Texarksna In
dependent.
AprOpOs of the Times great journal
istio feat. we wish to say that Swinburne
cabled that poem TO US for our Thanks =
giving number, but as it was rather too
short and gossipy for our purposes, we
concluded not to accept IL, and promptly
cabled the whole thing back to the poet.
In justice to MIR. Swinburne we will add
that this was at his expense, not ours
life
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-07
Bring in the StraggIers.

New YORK. Dec. IA World edltori-
al says: THE admirable message OF
the president has given to the demo-
cratic party what it has long lacked, an
issue, and leader. The issue is tariff
reform. The leader is the president.
1t can hardly be that the president has
not at this juncture influence enough to
secure the union OF the Democrats in
the house upon a measure Of revenue
reduction and tariff reform"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-07

The celebrated Stollwerck confeo
lions and DIR. KOCh's meat peptone ard
bullion can be purchased from John u.
BOdenmann, sole agent for Texas, 533
Austin street. Telephone 50. 9-7-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-07

Justice Barnes last night married
". H. Hamilton, porter at the Arkansas
Pass railroad, to Mary Jane Smith.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-07
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

Corpus Christi reports two days unin-
terrupted rain.
Louisville elects a democratic mayor
by a 1000 majority vote.
The French chamber stands adjourned
till Saturday.
Comptroller is selling lands for taxes
due In unorgsnlzed counties.
Floresville court is In session with
two murder cases on the docket.
The senate will soon wrestle with the
charges OF characterization of imports.
Orth Stein, Old forger, arrested at
Pittsburg for forgery on j. n. Macksy.
Congressman Sayers reports a favor
able showing for the Texas indemnity
claims.
French extremists still continue TO
as governor Of Paris.
The Oglesby GASES have been removed
to Kinney county. No Maverick cOun-
ty jury will convict him.
An unknown negro shoots and kills a
white boy named John Snow, at Hous-
ton.
Detective W. II. Springfield OF Pink.
erton's agency, convicted OF bigsmy, at
Palestine, and gets IL months.
The municipal elections in Msssachu-
sets show decided preference for IL
cense against no license.
Cap. Male elected mayor OF Austin by
ll2O majority. The largest majority yet
given.
Huntsville is greatly agitated over the
mysterious murder of witnesses wanted
In pending criminal trials.
The reports of the assembling of Rus
sIan troops on the Galicisn frontier
provoke apprehensiOns OF blow against
Austria.
A subscri, tion has been started to
raise fund for the purpose of erecting
monument to the great Garnet, grand
father OF the new president.
The old suit for $GOG0OOO by the
Franco-Egyptian banque Paris. against
John Crosby Brown ct al, OF New York
was opened in trial court yesterday.
1t is expected that NJ. Goblet will be
prime minister in the new French cab
met. and that NJ. Flourens will retain
his portfolio as minister OF foreign af-
fairs.
A match has been made between Cliff
ford and Kemp to row for the champion
ship on February IL. Hanlon has issued
challenge for match with either Cliff
ford or Kemp for S2500 side.
A Cincinnati deacon is under arrest
for stealing So 10 from the contribution
box. 1t Is unnecessary to state, perhaps,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-07
LATEST TRLEGRAPHICN NEWS
Associated Press Dispatches and
Specials Up to the Hour of
Going to Press.

French Election Next Year.